So I just passed my Int corps selection, I know this sounds like a waaagh but i just need to know the protocols.

When using social networking sites what are the do's and dont's?
Except for the obvious not putting int corp down as you're job, do any of you lads put pics up from winchester or pirtbright? Or even on tour without you're beret? Do you state you're in the armed forces?

I know I'm a twat but we need to compete with the flyboys for the facebook fanny men!

I dont need the attention. I just like to keep in touch with old friends. I worked hard to get accepted for int corp, im not going to throw it away. If giving up ******* bebo is what it takes then i can accept that.

I dont need the attention. I just like to keep in touch with old friends. I worked hard to get accepted for int corp, im not going to throw it away. If giving up * bebo is what it takes then i can accept that.

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There's a new innovation out called pen and paper, you can write to these old friends and they in turn can write back. (I think you have to utilise stickers with your bosses face on and magic red boxes that teleport your paper and ink concoctions to your friends.) Modern technology - it's great you know!

Mabe 30 odd family and close friends. I'm not in any way wanting to advertise that im in the int corp, Just keep in touch with close friends in a convenient way. The the argument for letters needs no counter argument to be honest.

All we were told was just to be sensible about it! Whether its facebook or someone asking you what you do for a living on a night out etc...just tell them you're in the army. Most people wouldn't have a clue what the Int Corps is anyway, I'm starting basic next week and my family still don't really understand what I'll be doing lol.

The BBC programme "Click" did an an investigation. They were saying that Facebook put its members security at risk by using third-party applications for its games and quizzes. It demonstrated that, if one of your Facebook "friends" (not you) used one of these applications, sufficient information might be obtained about YOU to put you at risk of identity theft ...... regardless of your privacy settings. In contrast, My Space use applications that run on its own servers. So avoid giving any information about yourself.

People on here are a little bit paranoid ( some would argue rightly so and others would say it's an antiquated attitude as a legacy from NI and a more apparent threat)

Set your fb settings to private and leave any networks.

Now no-one other than your friends can see your profile. Don't advertise your in the Corps but don't let some of these technophobes get the better of you either.

It's a fine resource for social use and LOTS of guys from the Corps do as you will find.

Common sense is all it takes.

Plus a few photos of raucous nights out shows a healthy social life

Just don't be one of those tw*ts that 'takes photos just for facebook'!!!

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I agree with Dontdreamit, weigh the threat against yourself against the possibility of the personal info being compromised. I understand that some people have a public and a private profile, so that work related colleagues can see you being responsible and employable, whilst your other profile (all social networks abhor 2nd profiles by the way) being (ahem) yourself.

Oh, and don't post when you have been drinking, I fell foul of that once

Thanks for the advice lads. I always intended to continue using facebook, I just wanted to ensure I wasnt endagering myself or ruining my chances of a future career. Bit of common sense it is. Many thanks Dontdreamit.